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The longstanding border dispute between Nepal and India over the Lipulekh, Kalapani, and Limpiyadhura region resurfaced sharply after India and China recently agreed to reopen border trade through Lipulekh Pass during Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit to New Delhi.The announcement, which was formalized during discussions with Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, identifies
In a significant diplomatic development marking the most substantial reset in India-China relations since the Galwan Valley clash of 2020, both nations have committed to pursuing an early settlement of the long-pending boundary delimitation issue.The announcement came after a high-level meeting in New Delhi between Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, and
Over the past decade, India has fundamentally altered its security and defence posture, becoming more assertive, technologically advanced, and self-reliant to meet and thwart Pakistan-backed terrorism and related threats.The strikes on Balakot in 2019 marked a pivotal shift in India’s security doctrine. After the Pulwama attack, where 40 CRPF personnel were killed, Indian jets crossed deep into
The recent thaw in bilateral relations between India and China marks a significant yet cautious step towards rapprochement between the two Asian giants, reflecting a complex mix of historical legacies, strategic interests, and geopolitical pressures.Over decades, India-China relations have been defined by a combination of deep cultural ties and severe conflicts, notably the 1962 war and multiple
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor stated on August 20, 2025, that India will no longer take the first step to normalise ties with Pakistan after a long history of betrayals.Speaking at the launch of the book "Whither India-Pakistan Relations Today?," edited by former ambassador Surendra Kumar, Tharoor emphasised that the responsibility now lies with Pakistan to demonstrate genuine sincerity
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has emphatically stated that it was India’s successful military strikes, not former US President Donald Trump, that were the decisive factors leading to the ceasefire and peace overtures from Pakistan in May 2025.Speaking at the launch of his book Whither India-Pakistan Relations Today? Can They Ever Be Good Neighbours?, Tharoor reinforced India’s position that it was
The White House on Tuesday reiterated former U.S. President Donald Trump’s controversial claim of having played a decisive role in brokering peace between India and Pakistan following the April 22, 2025, Pahalgam terror attack and the subsequent Indian military retaliation under Operation Sindoor. Addressing the press, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt asserted that Trump had “
The recent visit of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to India, marked by his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior officials, has opened what is being described as a “new phase” in India-China relations.According to Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong, the meeting signified a pivotal moment in the bilateral relationship, underpinned by a renewed consensus on managing
On August 19, 2025, External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar raised strong concerns with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi over Beijing’s decision to construct a mega dam on the lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo, known downstream as the Brahmaputra River.The discussions took place during Wang Yi’s two-day official visit to India, where he co-chaired the 24th round of the Special
India and China have taken a significant step towards normalising bilateral engagement with the agreement to resume direct flight operations between the Chinese mainland and India.The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed that both sides have agreed to restore air connectivity at the earliest opportunity, a decision that comes after a prolonged suspension of flights initially caused by the